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Here are most of the
bars, discos and nightclubs in Puerto Vallarta if you want to have a great
time out and a change of pace. Though not comprehensive, this page does
list many of the frequented nightlife hot spots for drinks, music, dancing
and sports watching. The most popular straight nightlife area is the downtown
malecon strip which includes such hangouts as Carlos O'Brian's, Hard
Rock Cafe, Hilo,
Mandala,
Señor Frog's
and the Zoo. The restaurant
La Bodeguita del Medio offers
excellent live Cuban music, La Chata restaurant has mariachi, while
Bebo
Tero and Viejo Vallarta have live rock 'n roll on a regular
basis, with Bebo Tero probably the top choice for late night rock
music, drinks and views of the malecon and Banderas Bay. Another area of
nightlife is the newer one along Ignacio Vallarta street on the South Side
where you can find live music and a good time at Club Roxy,
Mariachi
Loco and sometimes El Torito, or some lively Vallarta
nightlife over along Olas Altas street at Andale. From what I see
and hear I would rate Mandala, the Zoo, Hilo, and
BeboTero as the top places along the downtown malecon
for a good time, but Señor Frog's is also popular and often
crowded as it served food and alcohol and have dancing. Another good choice
for food and an upscale hip music ambience is De Santos. On the
north side of town in the hotel district and Marina areas, it's Christine
and
Collage discos. The drinking age in Mexico is 18. The bars and
cantinas serve alcohol until 2am while dance clubs will go until 4am-6am.
Vallarta nightlife in the discos and clubs tends to start late, usually
livening up around 11pm to midnight and going into the early hours.
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Andale - South Side - 425 Olas Altas.
Tel: 222-1054
The bar is on the first floor, which
can be quite crowded and loud during the winter months. Sidewalk restaurant
has seating also on the second and third floors overlooking Olas Altas
street, 8am-11pm. Daily until 2am
BeboTero
- Central - 522 Paseo Diaz Ordaz. Tel: 113-0099
The newest live music venue in downtown
Vallarta. Loud live rock 'n roll and an excellent view overlooking the
malecon and Banderas Bay from the second level up has made this locale
very popular with the 20-30 year old crowd. Next door to Bar Oceano which
has been around since the '60s. Bebo Tero clubs also found in Guadalajara
and Tlaquepaque. Music starts around 10:30pm. Daily, 6pm-3:30am
Carlos O'Brian's - Central - 786 Paseo Diaz
Ordaz.
Now closed and replaced with restaruant
nightclub Punto V.
Christine - North Side - Ave. de las Garzas
at the Hotel Krystal. Tel: 224-0202
Large disco dance club on the north
side of Vallarta with a capacity of around 1,200. Recently remodeled with
a complete change in the interior of the disco along with an upgraded sound
system, laser and light show and VIP rooms. Quite popular. Cover charge,
though women get in free on Tues and Fri. Daily, 8pm-4am
Club Roxy - South Side - 217 Ignacio Vallarta.
Tel: 223-2404
The only rhythm and blues venue
in Puerto Vallarta, also playing rock and reggae, with nightly music by
the house or guest band. Often a lively crowd, especially when the bands
get jamming on the weekends. The line up changes so call for further details.
Music starts around 10pm. No cover. Daily, 8pm-2am
Cuates y Cuetes - South Side - 163 Francisca
Rodríguez at pier Los Muertos. Tel: 223-2724
A restaurant/bar on Los Muertos
beach, included here as it often has good live jazz/salsa/light rock/reggae
music in the evenings from sunset until around 11pm. Popular for happy
hour. Daily, 8am-11:30pm
De Santos - Downtown - 771 Morelos. Tel:
223-3052
Mediterranean international cuisine
from Spain and Italy in a chic environment. Main courses include lobster
ravioli, rib eye, seafood stew and salmon covered in crispy potatoes. Open-air
terrace dining in the back. After dinner the place becomes a straight disco
nightclub, 10pm to 4am. House DJ spins a combo of flamenco, mood, lounge,
and jazz music for meals and later. One of the owners is a member of Mexico's
most famous rock group Mana. Dinner daily, 5pm-1am; music and dancing
11pm-4am.
El Barril - Central - Guerrero 225 at Juárez.
Tel: 223-2155
Downtown cantina with street side
views and cheap beer. Mon-Sat 1:00pm-2:00am
El Faro - Marina - 245 Paseo de la Marina.
Tel: 221-0541
Lighthouse cocktail lounge with
guitar music and panoramic views of the marina of Puerto Vallarta from
the 110 foot tower. Daily, 6pm-2am
El Torito - South Side - 290 Ignacio Vallarta.
Tel: 222-3784.
Sports bar and restaurant with seven
satellites and twenty-five televisions (straight central!), with capacity
for some 250 sports fans and revelers. Known in town for their BBQ ribs
and chicken wings; since 1982. Ladies night, Tues, Fri and Sat with cover
and open bar. Daily, 11am-4am.
Hard Rock Cafe - Central - 652 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.
Tel: 222-2230
Popular spot on the Malecon serving
American dishes and seafood. Memorabilia here includes pictures from Linda
and Paul McCartney, a Ringo Starr suit, and guitars from Bo Diddley, Carlos
Santana and Sting. Since 1990. Daily, 11am-2am.
Hilo
- Central - 588 Paseo Diaz Ordaz. Tel: 223-5361
One of Vallarta's newest straight
clubs, "hip, hot, great sound system, cool décor". Hilo, Mandala,
and the Zoo are probably the most crowded nightlife places downtown on
the malecon. Popular with an upscale 20-something crowd. Cover charge on
weekends. Daily, 4pm-4am
J&B Salsa Club - North Side - 2043 Blvd.
Francisco Medina Ascencio, Km 2.5. Tel: 224-4616
Latin based music, from salsa and
merengue to samba. Live bands Fri and Sat nights. Fodor's guide calls it
"the best club in town for dancing to live salsa." Salsa lessons Weds to
Fri. Mon-Sat, 10pm-6am
La Bodeguita del Medio - Central - 858 Paseo
Diaz Ordaz. Tel 223-1585
Cuban cuisine in the upstairs and
downstairs dining areas with pleasant views of the malecon and the Bay.
Live traditional Cuban music, boleros and rumbas from around 9:30pm until
midnight or so. Daily, Noon-2am
Club Mañana - South Side - 290 V. Carranza.
Tel: 222-7772
Puerto Vallarta's newest and most
popular gay club is an open-style Hacienda with dancing in the indoor air-conditioned
disco as well as on the outdoor patio area. International guest performers,
strippers and drag queens perform regularly. Voted the "#1 Dance Club in
Puerto Vallarta" in the Virtual Vallarta readers' choice awards.
Tues-Sun, Noon-6am; Mon, 5pm-6am
Mariachi Loco - South Side - 254 Lazaro Cardenas.
Tel: 223-2205
For a change of pace and some real
local flavor, try this restaurant and bar with live Mariachi, the native
music of the state of Jalisco. Menu includes shrimp, Mexican dishes, spare
ribs and fish filet. Dinner from 6:30pm; Live music from 8pm; Mariachi
show from 10pm. Daily, 6:30pm-3am
Mandala - Central - 640 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.
Vallarta's newest high-tech restaurant,
disco and video bar, next door to The Zoo, where Club 69 and Mogambo used
to be. Becoming popular with the tourist and upscale crowds.
South Beach - South Side - 264 Ignacio Vallarta.
Tel: 223-2175
Relatively new bar-restaurant with
food, drinks and weekend music with a guest DJ in the upstairs loft/lounge.
At the corner of Vallarta and Cardenas streets across from Mariachi Loco.
Formerly known as Mesa 61. Two for one drinks 1am-3am. Daily, 8am-3am
Paradise Burger - Central - 740 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.
Tel: 223-2328.
All American fare with some Mexican
specialties added in to spice things up, and a great location ocean front
in the middle of the Malecon. They sometimes have live rock 'n roll in
the evening during the winter, Thurs to Sat nights. Daily, 10am-1am
Señor Frog's - Downtown - 518 Morelos.
Tel: 222-5177
This restaurant and international
night-club chain with a lively atmosphere, especially on the weekends,
has moved over to downtown from the South Side. Big drinks and loud music
make this a favorite with the younger straight set. A college spring break
favorite. Often crowded. Food until midnight. Daily, 10am-1am
Steve's Sports Bar - South Side - 286 Basilio
Badillo. Tel: 222-0256
Lots of conversation, drinks, simple
food, board games and sports on the 8-10 televisions. "Vallarta's NASCAR
headquarters. American and Canadian satellite systems show NFL, CFL, NHL,
MLB, NBA, NCAA basketball and Formula 1 racing". Daily, 11am-10pm
Viejo Vallarta - Central - 484 Morelos upstairs.
Tel: 222-0589, 222-8558
Lively restaurant and bar. Sometimes
features local bands playing ska, reggae, punk, rock and the blues in the
evenings. Located across the street from the Boy on the Sea Horse statue
on the malecón, since 1969. Restaurant open 11am-11pm; bar,
11am-4am.
the Zoo - Central - 630 Paseo Diaz Ordaz.
Tel: 222-4945
Great sounds and a cool ambiance
make the Zoo one of the most popular straight night clubs in Puerto Vallarta.
The music is a combination of techno, dance, Latin, reggae and pop and
the DJ knows how to mix 'em good. Usually a cover charge. Bar opens
10am; music starts daily, 10pm-4am.
Further info and visitors'
reviews of Puerto Vallarta's Nightlife can be found here:
Yahoo Travel and here:
Virtual tourist and
here:
All Vallarta
The info on this and other pages
was deemed accurate when posted, but can change without notice.
Notes: Kahlua and Mogambo
were sold in 2007 and replaced by the now very popular disco-restaurant
Mandala. Senor Frog's moved from V. Carranza street on the South Side to
downtown at 518 Morelos, where Planet Hollywood was located years ago.
The info on this and other pages was deemed accurate when posted, but can
change without notice or night out.
Senor Frog's downtown on the
Malecon
Dance bar Hilo on the malecon
BeboTero downtown - popular for
live rock and roll
Cuates y Cuetes bar restaurant
on los Muertos beach
